Steven J. Medina, age 35, of Waterville, passed away January 20, 2012 at Community Memorial Health Care in Marysville. 

Steven was born June 21, 1976 at Torrance, California to Joe and Katharyn (Bragunier) Medina.  He graduated from Carson High School in Carson California in 1994.  On September 10, 1998 at Las Vegas, Nevada he married Mary T. Trani.  In September 2006 he moved to Waterville and was joined by his family six months later.  Steven was a Saw Operator for Landoll Corporation. 

He was a member of the Waterville United Methodist Church and the Waterville Lions Club.  He loved to help people, whether it was installing a car stereo, helping build a Habitat for Humanity home or just being a friend. While in California he coached his sons Little League Football.  Mostly, Steve loved being with, and doing things with his children and family. 

Survivors include his wife Mary, his four children Jesse, Isacc, Inez and Janelle, his mother Kathy Horney and husband Ed of Waterville, his father Joe Medina of Carson, California, his grandfather Chuck Bragunier of Waterville, a brother Tony Loewen and wife Rochelle of Waterville, two sisters; Shannon Conti and husband Dino of Waterville and Nicole Medina of Carson, California.  Nine Aunts and Uncles;  Millie Laughlin and husband Tim of Waterville, Al Garber of Bolling Green, Kentucky, Lori Parga of Carson, California, Danny Medina and wife Lucy, Albert Medina and wife Debra, and Fred and wife Ruth all of Moreno Valley, California, Rick Medina and wife Alicia of Long Beach, California, Mike Medina and wife Ann of Harbor City, California and Linda Piccione and husband Al of California. 

Steven was preceded in death by his grandmothers Laura Bragunier and Francis Medina and a grandfather Jesse Medina. 

A funeral service is planned for 10:00 am, Friday, January 27, 2012 at the Waterville United Methodist Church followed by burial at Riverside Cemetery.  Steven’s family will receive guests at the church on Thursday from 6:30 until 8:00 pm.  The church will be open for viewing from noon until 8:00 pm also on Thursday.   

A fund for the Medina family has been set up at the Citizens State Bank in Waterville, Marysville and Hanover.

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